Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Dublin 2, Ireland
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Summary
A part-time Finance Manager required to join an innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial Irish owned business with offices in Dublin and New York. With significant, ambitious and exciting growth plans in Ireland and the US, this position will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage the company’s budget, providing regular updates and forecasts to senior management.
- Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow, ensuring the business has the necessary funds for operations and growth.
- Tax Compliance: Ensure the business is in compliance with all tax obligations, including VAT, corporate tax, payroll taxes, and other local or international requirements.
- Financial Analysis: Provide financial analysis and insights to help the leadership team make informed business decisions.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee and manage accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely payments and collections.
- Payroll: Process monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation, tax deductions, and benefits administration.
- Internal Controls: Implement and maintain strong financial controls to safeguard company assets.
- Reporting to Management: Provide financial reports and commentary to senior leadership on key metrics, trends, and recommendations for improvement.
- Strategy & Decision Making: Support and influence strategic decisions to help the company achieve its mission, goals and growth targets.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar finance-related role, preferably within a growing small to medium-sized business.
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, or similar).
- Strong strategic and commercial outlook.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Solutions focused, proactive and strong initiative with determination to get things done.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders (e.g., accountants, auditors, tax advisors).
- Ambitious type who is keen to be part of a fast paced environment and play a significant contribution towards the company’s growth and success.
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) are also required.
- Experience with small business operations and understanding of scaling financial operations.